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RK05 WYL

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,981 mi
Last recorded144,981 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WYL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Handbrake travel indicates repair or adjustment is required but not considered excessive

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 139,797 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 133,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 128,157 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,648 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 114,648 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 92,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,251 miles

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs heavily worn/lipped/corroded

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,457 miles

Front Brake Discs Very Corroded

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake Pads 60-65% Worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs Very Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Rear Brake Pads 60-65% Worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 39,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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RK05 WYL is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK05 WYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RK05 WYL is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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